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the tournament takes place every two years and pits the united states against europe. the europeans won two years ago. this year's event takes place at medinah country club. you can catch it right here on nbc 4 tomorrow morning starting at 9:00. >>> 6:21 is our time on this friday morning. want to get a look at the forecast. >> the last of the rain moving out of here. in fact, out of anne arundel county. as that rain ends and our sky starts to clear with a very light wind and still a high moisture in the air, we're starting to see fog form. we're at 67 degrees right now. reagan national airport. take a look at the bus stop forecast. this will be around 7:00 a.m. sun's up at 7:02. still some fog, patchy fog. a lot of locations, but it's really dense to our south and evident wi west, the areas that pick up heavy rain. that fog should start lifting around 8:00 or 9:00 in the morning. the last of the rain making its way on out of here. as far as temperatures and bili it. lowest around culpeper and charlottesville south and west. fog advisory to our south and west. high tod
the tournament takes place every two years and pits the united states against europe. the europeans won two years ago. this year's event takes place at medinah country club. you can catch it right here on nbc 4 tomorrow morning starting at 9:00. >>> 6:21 is our time on this friday morning. want to get a look at the forecast. >> the last of the rain moving out of here. in fact, out of anne arundel county. as that rain ends and our sky starts to clear with a very light wind and...
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that has more tweets than when the president of the united states came out in support of gay marriage which is one of the biggest hot topics of the past decade. it has more tweets than when beyonce, like the legendary beyonce, made her first tweet and even more tweets than when nasa tweeted out that we landed on the planet mars. >> wow. >> it's totally insane and going to be when we look back at the end of the year at one of the stories, that we're going to be like, wow, this was the story. >> a million tweets about it that night on "monday night football." >> it's insane. >> our last category is the it list, a couple of viral items. first up, this father. showing the pictures a little bit this morning. >> love this dad. this dad is so awesome. so, you know, we've been talking about more serious stuff and serious problems. the internet, it's all about the emotional connection you have with something, and these photos. how can you not like look at the photos and say this is so cute. like the pancakes this. dad is totally awesome. the cool thing about this is this is actually becoming a
that has more tweets than when the president of the united states came out in support of gay marriage which is one of the biggest hot topics of the past decade. it has more tweets than when beyonce, like the legendary beyonce, made her first tweet and even more tweets than when nasa tweeted out that we landed on the planet mars. >> wow. >> it's totally insane and going to be when we look back at the end of the year at one of the stories, that we're going to be like, wow, this was...
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. >>> the ryder cup takes place every two years and pits the united states against europe. the europeans won two years ago. this year's event takes place at the me dinah country club. the ryder cup continues this week epd, and you can catch it right here on nbc 4 tomorrow morning at 9:00 a.m. >>> hockey fans, you may have to wait a little longer to see action on the ice. the nhl cancelled the rest of the preseason schedule because of the ongoing lockout. the owners locked out the players earlier this month after the two sides could not agree on a collective bargaining agreement. talks between the nhl owners and players will continue today. the capitals are scheduled to open their season on october 12th at home. >>> the big apple is adding to its reputation. >> the world's biggest ferris wheel is being built on staten island. the $230 million attraction will be called the new york wheel. it will overlook the statue of liberty, new york harbor, and the downtown manhattan skyline. the wheel would have 36 capsules, capable of carrying 40 people each. the structure would swing h
. >>> the ryder cup takes place every two years and pits the united states against europe. the europeans won two years ago. this year's event takes place at the me dinah country club. the ryder cup continues this week epd, and you can catch it right here on nbc 4 tomorrow morning at 9:00 a.m. >>> hockey fans, you may have to wait a little longer to see action on the ice. the nhl cancelled the rest of the preseason schedule because of the ongoing lockout. the owners locked out...
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. >>> secretary of state hillary clinton hosts world leaders today at the united nations to push for unity among syrian rebel groups. this after thursday's warning to the international body from israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu. netanyahu drew a red line on a cartoon -- on a cartoon-like bomb calling for world leaders to draw that red line before next spring or summer, shutting down iran's nuclear weapons program. and just a day earlier iranian president mahmoud ahmadinejad blasted israel from the same podium calling it a country of, quote, uncivilized zionists. >>> soil samples are being taken today as part of a new search for teamsters union boss jimmy hoffa who disappeared in 1975. investigators will dig beneath a driveway in suburban detroit. that's where a tipster claims he saw a body that might have been hoffa's being buried 37 years ago. >>> a bizarre and shocking end for a rising actor in los angeles. police say former "sons of anarchy" actor johnny lewis beat his 81-year-old landlady to death, attacked and bit two other men nearby and then fell or jumped to his own
. >>> secretary of state hillary clinton hosts world leaders today at the united nations to push for unity among syrian rebel groups. this after thursday's warning to the international body from israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu. netanyahu drew a red line on a cartoon -- on a cartoon-like bomb calling for world leaders to draw that red line before next spring or summer, shutting down iran's nuclear weapons program. and just a day earlier iranian president mahmoud ahmadinejad...
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at the united nations general assembly today. we'll have much more on those stories throughout the morning. right now i'm aaron gilchrist. >> and i'm eun yang. welcome to "news 4 today" on this monday, september 24th, 2012. we'll take a live look outside. 57 degrees. it is different in terms of the weather. you can feel the chill out there. >> it's warmed up two degrees in the last hour. not going to do a whole lot of warming up today. >> >> announcer: itno, it's not. today we're way down here. by midweek, we'll see the temperatures warm up a bit. warming by midweek where we'll get back to september type conditions. feeling a lot more like october out there. 56 degrees with a mostly clear sky. i'm seeing jus a few clouds with that light northerly wind at 5 miles per hour. some of the other locations, ellicott city, maryland, 47 degrees. fredericksburg, virginia, down south, also 47 degrees. falls church, virginia, 51. and severna park, 49 degrees. make sure the kids have something warm on as they head out the door to the bus stop
at the united nations general assembly today. we'll have much more on those stories throughout the morning. right now i'm aaron gilchrist. >> and i'm eun yang. welcome to "news 4 today" on this monday, september 24th, 2012. we'll take a live look outside. 57 degrees. it is different in terms of the weather. you can feel the chill out there. >> it's warmed up two degrees in the last hour. not going to do a whole lot of warming up today. >> >> announcer: itno,...
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many checked with free online services, thousands across the united states may have waited too long or did not believe the warnings. if your computer is infected, check with your internet service provider. >>> coming up, remember the man that crossed niagara falls on a tight rope? another man's attempt to tight rope blind folded backwards wasn't as successful. we will show you that video. >>> check it out if you dare. high drama for a tight rope walker in china. a man attempted to walk backwards. he is okay. he was blind folded -- that's not good. >> oh. >> the man stumbled at one point, recovered but he didn't recover from that. toward the end he fell off the wire into the water below. he is okay. this man is all right. >> did you see the whole video? there weren't that many people watching. >> shouldn't there be a big crowd or something. >> after he nearly slipped and fell the first time? >> what can you do, you are up there at that point. start walking forward with no blind fold. >> he is okay. unbelievable. >> a miracle. >> fell 70 or 700. >> 700. >> that is a long way. >> i ho
many checked with free online services, thousands across the united states may have waited too long or did not believe the warnings. if your computer is infected, check with your internet service provider. >>> coming up, remember the man that crossed niagara falls on a tight rope? another man's attempt to tight rope blind folded backwards wasn't as successful. we will show you that video. >>> check it out if you dare. high drama for a tight rope walker in china. a man...
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. >>> united states promising to defend afghanistan for a decade after pulling troops out in 2014 the pledge is in a new strategic pack they just finalized it has taken 18 months to work out the deal spells out the future of u.s. involvement in afghanistan the agreement had to be finalized before president obama hosts nato leaders at the summit in chicago next month. >> maryland man make history travelling around the world alone in a sailboat -- alone in a sailboat he is back on dry land after 300 days at sea. >> genre ports, the 31-year-old did it to raise money for a local nonprofit group. >> reporter: with a bagpiper playing they came to annapolis by land, sea and air, to welcome home matt rutter ford who took this 27-foot sailboat on a journey that lasted 309 days more than 23,000 nautical miles. people before have sailed around the top of north america, and all the way around the bottom of south america and back, but until now, no one has done this, solo, nonstop. and here it is, marylandadventurer, matt rutherford back on land. among the hundreds in the crowd, the governor of ma
. >>> united states promising to defend afghanistan for a decade after pulling troops out in 2014 the pledge is in a new strategic pack they just finalized it has taken 18 months to work out the deal spells out the future of u.s. involvement in afghanistan the agreement had to be finalized before president obama hosts nato leaders at the summit in chicago next month. >> maryland man make history travelling around the world alone in a sailboat -- alone in a sailboat he is back on...
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." >> i don't see anything funny about me being vice president of the united states. >> another milestone last night, jon stewart and the rest of "the daily show" took home an emmy for best variety series for a tenth straight year. >> what is this? >> jimmy fallon and stephen colbert. >> fell know nominees jimmy fallon and stephen colbert tackled him as he made his way down the aisle. >>> folks will get to see the material girl right here in d.c. again tonight. she sang songs from her new album and a few of the old classics last night at the verizon center. show will kick off at 9:00 p.m. metro will be open until 1:00 a.m. to accommodate those crowds. >> veronica johnson with the weather. >>> if we can get through today, wrl, we should be able to get through the rest of the week without the complaints, right? take a look at this. we all like getting something new, especially when it's free. this is our new camera from high a' atop the gaylord national center. you can see the woodrow wilson bridge in the distance. 45 degrees. damascus, maryland, our cool spot. up to the north. montgomery c
." >> i don't see anything funny about me being vice president of the united states. >> another milestone last night, jon stewart and the rest of "the daily show" took home an emmy for best variety series for a tenth straight year. >> what is this? >> jimmy fallon and stephen colbert. >> fell know nominees jimmy fallon and stephen colbert tackled him as he made his way down the aisle. >>> folks will get to see the material girl right here in...
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the fight will be in las vegas he is back over in the united states. their camp is upset about it. this is a main card, a main attraction on hbo next saturday night. it goes months into planning. for this to come up a week and a half before the fight is a problem. let's be honest this is severe the punishments lamont could face are severe his belts could be stripped, he could be suspended from the sport. so these are serious serious allegations, and there could be real repercussions that could hurt him long term. again, talking to his camp this morning they are -- they are devastated because this is something that clears your name and some -- smears your name and something that is very hard to get back. they are trying to clear it. again what was told to me minutes ago this is not what you thing it is and they are going to do everything they can to restore this guy's name. lamont said nothing in my life has been easy why would this be any different. lamont said he didn't do anything wrong he was -- he did what was told by a doctor to do. and they are hoping nevada athletic commissi
the fight will be in las vegas he is back over in the united states. their camp is upset about it. this is a main card, a main attraction on hbo next saturday night. it goes months into planning. for this to come up a week and a half before the fight is a problem. let's be honest this is severe the punishments lamont could face are severe his belts could be stripped, he could be suspended from the sport. so these are serious serious allegations, and there could be real repercussions that could...
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states government, known as freedman's village here formerly enslaved would receive federal assistance opportunity for paid work and ability to learn a trade and go to school. >> the village did flourish there was a hospital, two schools, many permanent structures none of which are here today but it did flu roar. >> this is a scale model, -- flourish. >> this is a scale model, duplex homes, places of worship, meeting room, hospital, home for older and ill residents and pond all surrounded by green space. the settlement's first school started out with 150 students, later, there would be as many as 900 students adults and children in attendance. the village would thrive for more than 30 years and at its most crowded time those of freed blacks called that village home but the settlement was never meant to be permanent housing soon it would be reclaimed by the government eventually used as the nations cemetery >> by 1890s, very very few people really left and the government was moving towards the establishing the village many live in the local area still some of the names prevalent in free
states government, known as freedman's village here formerly enslaved would receive federal assistance opportunity for paid work and ability to learn a trade and go to school. >> the village did flourish there was a hospital, two schools, many permanent structures none of which are here today but it did flu roar. >> this is a scale model, -- flourish. >> this is a scale model, duplex homes, places of worship, meeting room, hospital, home for older and ill residents and pond...
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. >>> united states ambassador to afghanistan is leaving this summer. the u.s. embassy in kabul confirms the ambassador, ryan crocker is departing as the u.s. negotiates a withdrawal from the long and costly war. he came out of retirement last year to become ambassador and led to diplomatic efforts to reduce the presence in afghanistan. >> unmanned rocket designed and built by a private company blasted off this morning on a historic mission. >>> going to deliver a supply capsule to the international space station the first privately owned company to do so. will thomas is back this morning with a closer look at the mission and what it all means. >> a lot of significance about the mission, you are going to want to hear about some unique cargo onboard for sure but first let's talk about the business behind it. as you heard, it is the first private company, to launch a spacecraft, to the international space station. this also marks the beginning of commercial space travel. let's show you the lift off and predawn hours this morning from cape canaveral. >> five, four,
. >>> united states ambassador to afghanistan is leaving this summer. the u.s. embassy in kabul confirms the ambassador, ryan crocker is departing as the u.s. negotiates a withdrawal from the long and costly war. he came out of retirement last year to become ambassador and led to diplomatic efforts to reduce the presence in afghanistan. >> unmanned rocket designed and built by a private company blasted off this morning on a historic mission. >>> going to deliver a supply...
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with 33,000 people dying in the united states every year. this is a public health issue. new national prevention suicide strategy is aimed to raise the awareness as well as focus on prevention. in the past we didn't understand that suicide can be prevented. >> do we have a better understanding about who might be susceptible to suicide and how to prevent it? >> we have a better understanding. we understand now that we have research that shows intervention such as crisis lines and bringing people together and referring them and getting them to treatment quicker can help. we also have -- we know that there are certain groups and individuals that are particularly at risk for example middle-aged men are saying that's the highest number of suicides around the country. the things we know and we want your health with is to understand the signs and symptoms for risk. when someone is isolated and they're having thoughts about feeling like they're a burden when they're talking about hurting themselves or harming themselves. when they're thinking that they're in pain. those sort of s
with 33,000 people dying in the united states every year. this is a public health issue. new national prevention suicide strategy is aimed to raise the awareness as well as focus on prevention. in the past we didn't understand that suicide can be prevented. >> do we have a better understanding about who might be susceptible to suicide and how to prevent it? >> we have a better understanding. we understand now that we have research that shows intervention such as crisis lines and...
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states was fou founded. the president will say we must do what we can to stop iran getting nuclear weapons. mitt romney is criticizing the president over comments he made about the protest in the middle east on "60 minutes." the republican presidential nominee says the president is down playing the violence when he described the protests as, quote, road bumps on the path to peace in the region. romney will campaign today and tomorrow in ohio. . democrats are turning their attention to a different battleground state this week, virginia. vice president joe biden will campaign in the commonwealth today. he'll be campaigning in chesterfield county, virginia. president obama will visit virginia beach on thursday. >>> billionaire developer and reality tv star donald trump gave surprising and unexpected advice to students at a conservative bible-based school in leesburg, virginia. he told students at liberty university to get even if someone wrongs them in business. that was met with silence since the school counci
states was fou founded. the president will say we must do what we can to stop iran getting nuclear weapons. mitt romney is criticizing the president over comments he made about the protest in the middle east on "60 minutes." the republican presidential nominee says the president is down playing the violence when he described the protests as, quote, road bumps on the path to peace in the region. romney will campaign today and tomorrow in ohio. . democrats are turning their attention to...
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a private dinner with heads of state monday. republicans have seized on the fact that the president hasn't scheduled a single one-on-one meeting with any world leader here, but on monday white house spokesman jay carney pushed back. >> he is intensively engaged, as he has been since he took the oath of office in, matters of foreign affairs and national security. >> reporter: while most polls show romney trailing in the all-important swing state, including ohio where he's behind by five points and kicking off a bus tour today, romney told nbc news he remains confident. >> look, we're going to win. there's no question in my mind. we're going to win. the polls go up. polls go down. there have been some weeks i'm ahead, some weeks i'm behind. >> reporter: as for the president he's not ceding any ground. during a daytime tv conversation on the couch alongside the first lady, mr. obama hinted at a return to teaching after politi politics. >> first things first here. we do have an election ahead. the idea of being able to go around in
a private dinner with heads of state monday. republicans have seized on the fact that the president hasn't scheduled a single one-on-one meeting with any world leader here, but on monday white house spokesman jay carney pushed back. >> he is intensively engaged, as he has been since he took the oath of office in, matters of foreign affairs and national security. >> reporter: while most polls show romney trailing in the all-important swing state, including ohio where he's behind by...
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states are saying they are not going to let their guard down airports in the united states for example, as well as europe and middle east will be under increased surveillance, especially on flights bound for the u.s., and while there is no specific threat they would like to use those specific words, intelligence officials say there is always a concern terrorists will use a big event like this to strike in new york and washington, transportation ports will be the focus of heightened vinal lens, transit police and their own -- individual lens, vigilance, transit police and their own security will be out in force. a renewed scrutiny or focus on tour buses, we saw several around dc yesterday, being stopped and inspected no specific word from department of homeland security or tsa about, exactly what is going on there, they are being cagey with what they are doing where they are doing it and when as you can understand one other thing though, with metro, metro is also saying, they don't have any specific credible threat here, but they do want riders to be on alert and riders to play a role i
states are saying they are not going to let their guard down airports in the united states for example, as well as europe and middle east will be under increased surveillance, especially on flights bound for the u.s., and while there is no specific threat they would like to use those specific words, intelligence officials say there is always a concern terrorists will use a big event like this to strike in new york and washington, transportation ports will be the focus of heightened vinal lens,...
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. >> only about 30 new cases of atrt are diagnosed in the united states each year. the survival rate is just 10%. matt, obviously, you look at that video, she's smiling. the short time she spent on this earth she knew she was loved, even by justin bieber. a short life. >> we pass along our condolences to her family. thank you. we're back in a moment on "today." this is nbc. >>> just ahead a story, an incredible story of a man, the injuries that crushed his dreams and second chances. he's going to share it in a live interview. >> an inspiring story. matt has been calling me for weeks saying you have to see this video. you'll see it soon. >>> and we'll be live in south korea as psy makes his triumphant return, the conqu conquering hero of gangnam style. he brought it to the world. first a check of your local news and weather. and spirit of malib is an awesome place to be. introducing the all-new 2013 chevrolet malibu eco. ♪ sophisticated new styling, the fuel-saving intelligence of eassist, 37 mpg highway, and up to 580 highway miles on a single tank of gas. ♪ the
. >> only about 30 new cases of atrt are diagnosed in the united states each year. the survival rate is just 10%. matt, obviously, you look at that video, she's smiling. the short time she spent on this earth she knew she was loved, even by justin bieber. a short life. >> we pass along our condolences to her family. thank you. we're back in a moment on "today." this is nbc. >>> just ahead a story, an incredible story of a man, the injuries that crushed his dreams...
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the united states for somalia in december with the intention of providing material support. he never made it to somalia he was stopped in kenya and faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted. >> remains of a fallen soldier from frederick county maryland will arrive in woodsboro today. the army specialist was killed last month in afghanistan when his truck was hit by an ied he will be laid torrets tomorrow his daughters were the reason that he joined the army his sister said. >>> coming up, protests expected around the world today, to mark 10 years since the first terrorist suspects arrived at guantanamo bay. sarah simmons will have details. >> a heart warming home coming. >> oh, my god. [ screaming ] >> two teenagers reunited with their mom who has been serving in afghanistan. we will take you to that meeting at an unlikely place okay, people, let's get started. pete, did you forget yours? me pete, me use pen! (laughter) sorry i'm late, i was in the 16th century looking for pete's pen. (laughter) guys, guys. take it easy, ok? pete's mom is videochatting me, d she wants
the united states for somalia in december with the intention of providing material support. he never made it to somalia he was stopped in kenya and faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted. >> remains of a fallen soldier from frederick county maryland will arrive in woodsboro today. the army specialist was killed last month in afghanistan when his truck was hit by an ied he will be laid torrets tomorrow his daughters were the reason that he joined the army his sister said. >>>...
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with gas being $4 a gallon, and a third of the united states right now, yeah, a third have gas well above $4, it's a political issue and it's a psychological issue for many people. so tapping, it sownes good. >> and the big city, gas over $4 a gallon. the final few second, the markets, luck of the irish, stocks rallied yesterday. we can't put this all on apple right? >> reporter: no, but a big part. s&p 500 up eight points, 1402, has not been above 1400 since june 2008, three months before the financial crisis. >> all right. fox business network. love you in that green. >> reporter: thank you. >> bringing us luck to the market. >> reporter: happy st. patrick's day. don't jinx it. >> thank you. >>> what is that smell? reports of a mystery stench coming from across the region. and we continue to follow breaking news this morning, a 9- year-old taken from his school allegedly by his mom, found though safe in nevada. this morning, his mom is in custody. we are back in a moment. >>> welcome back. sitcomming up on 6:30. a-- it is coming up on 6:30. you can't see it, but maybe you smelled
with gas being $4 a gallon, and a third of the united states right now, yeah, a third have gas well above $4, it's a political issue and it's a psychological issue for many people. so tapping, it sownes good. >> and the big city, gas over $4 a gallon. the final few second, the markets, luck of the irish, stocks rallied yesterday. we can't put this all on apple right? >> reporter: no, but a big part. s&p 500 up eight points, 1402, has not been above 1400 since june 2008, three...
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if the case goes to court, it will be held in the united states. it is possible that afghan witnesses and victims could be flown to the u.s. to participate. >> all right. thank you. >>> in the race for the white house now, mitt romney scores an overwhelming victory in yesterday's primary in puerto rico. and because he got more than 50% of the vote, he winds all 20 delegates. rick santorum says he is in the race for the long haul claiming romney is a weak front runner. they are focusing on the illinois primary tomorrow. >>> a deadly shooting outside a school in france. the latest on that. >>> plus, a frightening weekend for hundreds of families. their homes threatened by this raging wildfire. ughhh. trash builds up and can make your dishwasher smell. over time, grease and residue get stuck inside. for an intensive clean, use finish dishwasher cleaner. it's taking out the trash for your dishwasher. >>> following breaking news from france where a gunman opened fire in front of a jewish school. this happened shortly before classes. the b
if the case goes to court, it will be held in the united states. it is possible that afghan witnesses and victims could be flown to the u.s. to participate. >> all right. thank you. >>> in the race for the white house now, mitt romney scores an overwhelming victory in yesterday's primary in puerto rico. and because he got more than 50% of the vote, he winds all 20 delegates. rick santorum says he is in the race for the long haul claiming romney is a weak front runner. they are...
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best prices in sight. >>> a mind chinese activist is not coming to the united states, chang has left the american embassy in china and taken to a medical facility in beijing he did not ask for asylum and will stay in china after getting assurances he will be treated as a normal citizen his case create add delicate human rights crisis just when the u.s. and china were meeting. >>> three of twelve agents implicated in the prostitution scandal, are refusing to take lie detector tests they were among the first to be forced out of the agency secret service is still pouring over interviews with ten of the twelve women involved so far, there are no indications that any of them posed a threat to national security. >>> it is 8:26 a.m., one local man receives a big honor for a brave act why he is being recognized by the washington nats and mayor grey still ahead. >> and coming up next after the break, rookie fee not bryce harper has his home debut. [ female announcer ] walgreens introduces nice! [ woman ] i got it. [ dad ] where's your brother? ♪ [ dad ] hello. [ female announcer ] quality e
best prices in sight. >>> a mind chinese activist is not coming to the united states, chang has left the american embassy in china and taken to a medical facility in beijing he did not ask for asylum and will stay in china after getting assurances he will be treated as a normal citizen his case create add delicate human rights crisis just when the u.s. and china were meeting. >>> three of twelve agents implicated in the prostitution scandal, are refusing to take lie detector...
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in over 30 varieties, it's the lunch that works. >>> the united states carried out its first drone strike since the november strike mistakenly killed pakistani troops. tuesday's strike killed four militants, there had been no promise by the u.s. government no drone operations would be avoided. >>> in iran a professor who worked at a key nuclear facility was killed in a bomb attack, two people in a motorcycle attached two bombs on to the scientists car killing him and wounding two others the incident resembled other scientist killings around iran part of a controversial nuclear program. >>> washington wizards in the win column for the first time in season congratulations to the wizards, lewis and young each with 15 points, coming off the bench to help the team to a 98 preponderance 73 win over the raptors this comes over the worst story in franchise history they were left on the bench to start the game, came in, perhaps inspired a bit and the team won. congrats. this you gouache >> manuel done. >> congratulations. >>> national weather service issued a winter weather advisory. i was showing
in over 30 varieties, it's the lunch that works. >>> the united states carried out its first drone strike since the november strike mistakenly killed pakistani troops. tuesday's strike killed four militants, there had been no promise by the u.s. government no drone operations would be avoided. >>> in iran a professor who worked at a key nuclear facility was killed in a bomb attack, two people in a motorcycle attached two bombs on to the scientists car killing him and wounding...
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. >> and i got to give props to the president of the united states. i gave him a hard time on thursday for some of the picks. but now he is in the 98th percentile out of millions of brackets. i am not and the president picked nc state over georgetown and sadly he was correct. it was a tight game. they fall back from a seven point deficit. going to knock down the three. had a game high 23. georgetown would have one last chance. nc state could put it away here. it's no good. here comes the senior. clark, he's going to stop, pop, put it doesn't drop. sadly, the season is over. they fall to nc state 66-63. and after the game, emotional. >> this year, this team, you know, spite of, you know, whatever downs we've had and losses like today, has been a really special group that i think is represented themselves, represented our institution, represented their families, represented each other very well. >>> not a good night for the caps last night chicago. but one move in particular. look, and then the goalie stands in chance! his 30th of the year. the ninth pl
. >> and i got to give props to the president of the united states. i gave him a hard time on thursday for some of the picks. but now he is in the 98th percentile out of millions of brackets. i am not and the president picked nc state over georgetown and sadly he was correct. it was a tight game. they fall back from a seven point deficit. going to knock down the three. had a game high 23. georgetown would have one last chance. nc state could put it away here. it's no good. here comes the...
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. >>> the united states and arab alleys are about to deliver a stern warning to syria's president. a major international con fence is getting underway this morning and the united nations just appointed its former chief to be the special envoy to deal with the syrian crisis. >>> violent anti-american protest continue in afghanistan and stems from the burning of korans at an air base. president barack obama apologized in a letter to the afghan president. the white house says the burning was not intentional. at least 13 people have been killed in three days of protest, including two u.s. sold yes, sir. later today, officials from the pentagon will meet with leaders of the muslim community to discuss the investigation into the incident. >>> an update to the story we first reported as breaking news yesterday morning. about seven marines killed on two choppers. two choppers collided late wednesday night during a training exercise in arizona. six were from camp penndleton and was from the air station in uma. >>> coming up next, a break room bust, wait until you hear who was caught stealin
. >>> the united states and arab alleys are about to deliver a stern warning to syria's president. a major international con fence is getting underway this morning and the united nations just appointed its former chief to be the special envoy to deal with the syrian crisis. >>> violent anti-american protest continue in afghanistan and stems from the burning of korans at an air base. president barack obama apologized in a letter to the afghan president. the white house says the...
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the restaurant claims to be the only one serving these up in the united states. the cows are pampered with hand massages and fed a special diet to get more fat marbling more than an average steak. how much fat marbling do you need? >> i've got $350 for you. just give me the steak. >> $350? if you're a steak connoisseur, could you tell the difference if i put a $30 steak in front of you and a $350 steak in front of you. >> i'm sure the connoisseurs could. more power to you if you can afford it. news 4 today continues at 5:00 a.m. >>> breaking news out of afghanistan where the anger over an anti-muslim film has claimed more lives this morning. good morning to you. i'm eun yang. >> and i'm aaron gilchrist. welcome back to "news 4 today." it is tuesday, september 18th. this morning a storm team 4 weather alert. storms moving into the area now, and that has power companies at the ready. dominion virginia power has crews on stand by from as far away as norfolk. here in the district, residents are preparing for the possibility of more flooding. news 4's megan mcgrath in
the restaurant claims to be the only one serving these up in the united states. the cows are pampered with hand massages and fed a special diet to get more fat marbling more than an average steak. how much fat marbling do you need? >> i've got $350 for you. just give me the steak. >> $350? if you're a steak connoisseur, could you tell the difference if i put a $30 steak in front of you and a $350 steak in front of you. >> i'm sure the connoisseurs could. more power to you if...
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. >> afghanistan and united states finally reach a leadership agreement they negotiated the u.s. role in afghanistan after the withdrawal of american troops at the end of 2014. now the document awaits signatures of president obama and karzai. the agreement had to be finalized before president obama hosts nato leaders at the sum nit in chicago, next month. >> debris from last year's tsunami in japan is starting to wash up on the other side of the pacific a man found a soccer ball on an alaskan island, belongs to a teen who lost his home. the people who found the ball, contacted the young man it was given to him in third grade as a goodbye gift when he transferred to another school. >> on the campaign trail, the question is turned toward vice presidential possibilities the official presidential nominations won't happen for months but that is not stopping pun dents from wondering who will be mitt romneys running mate. >> florida's 40-year-old senator, marco rubio's name is mentioned a lot by expert who is try to forecast running mates even though heistedly denied a desire to -- he s
. >> afghanistan and united states finally reach a leadership agreement they negotiated the u.s. role in afghanistan after the withdrawal of american troops at the end of 2014. now the document awaits signatures of president obama and karzai. the agreement had to be finalized before president obama hosts nato leaders at the sum nit in chicago, next month. >> debris from last year's tsunami in japan is starting to wash up on the other side of the pacific a man found a soccer ball on...
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friday morning after he was provided with what he thought was an explosive vest he was living in the united states illegally. >> also on wednesday, the jury in george huguely's murder trial will begin deliberations closing arguments ended saturday the former lacrosse player is accused of killing yeardley love in her off campus apartment back in play 2010. fox 5 has been following the murder trial in charlottesville, paul wagner will have the latest on deliberations beginning wednesday. >>> to the presidential campaign some latino mormons are speaking out against mitt romney saying he is breaking a basic mormon principle with his stand against immigration and there are many pro immigration storys in the book of mormon they also believe his immigration view is hypocritical since his great grandfather moved to mexico after the passage of the 1882 law making polygamy illegal. >> rick santorum is in a war of words, this weekend he said the president's agenda is based on quote, some phoney theology, one not based on the bible end quote. the white house fought back. santorum clarified saying he do
friday morning after he was provided with what he thought was an explosive vest he was living in the united states illegally. >> also on wednesday, the jury in george huguely's murder trial will begin deliberations closing arguments ended saturday the former lacrosse player is accused of killing yeardley love in her off campus apartment back in play 2010. fox 5 has been following the murder trial in charlottesville, paul wagner will have the latest on deliberations beginning wednesday....
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it is expensive probably 800, 900, $1,000 a month is what it is currently, for the united states for globally we would look at probably a generic form that would be cheaper for developing countries and so on. and that seems very expensive but really again you are targeting a smaller group, 50 to 60,000 people in the u.s. every year infected with hiv that number is not going down. that number for a decade or more has remained stable. so we need to target those people. those people are tremendously at risk they are clearly not using the other tools in the tool box so this is in addition, we could help those people bring that number down in the u.s., if we did that, then you save the cost of hiv treatment over the long haul for those people. that would be a tremendous savings. there is potential for cost savings or cost neutrality. >> we will wait and look forward to see what happens with truvada thanks for coming in to talk about it. director of medical adherence at whitman walker health. >>> thank you. coming up a big week ahead for facebook. how you can cash in. >>> problems at jp mo
it is expensive probably 800, 900, $1,000 a month is what it is currently, for the united states for globally we would look at probably a generic form that would be cheaper for developing countries and so on. and that seems very expensive but really again you are targeting a smaller group, 50 to 60,000 people in the u.s. every year infected with hiv that number is not going down. that number for a decade or more has remained stable. so we need to target those people. those people are...
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. >> the book is to blame for atr least three deaths in the united states. the author's response to the claims. coming up. over 200,000 people are hospitalized every year with flu complications. lysol disinfectant spray is approved to kill over 50 germs on surfaces. this includes cold and flu viruses. so we recommend using lysol every day. those spots are actually leftover food and detergent residue that can redeposit on your dishware during the rinse cycle. gross. jet-dry rinse agent helps wash them away so the only thing left behind is the shine. jet-dry rinses away residues for a sparkling shine. >>> right now, the verdict is in, jurors convict georgect huguely in the 2010 death of yeardley love.rd we will have a live update from paul wagner. >>> pastor's preferred form of punishment is turning heads. there's a call for one onlineoni retailer to stop selling copiese of a controversial book, afterbo it was linked oto the deaths of three children.hi >>> and some local students preparing for a powerful play. it focuses on bullying of gays, and how it c
. >> the book is to blame for atr least three deaths in the united states. the author's response to the claims. coming up. over 200,000 people are hospitalized every year with flu complications. lysol disinfectant spray is approved to kill over 50 germs on surfaces. this includes cold and flu viruses. so we recommend using lysol every day. those spots are actually leftover food and detergent residue that can redeposit on your dishware during the rinse cycle. gross. jet-dry rinse...
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states. what is behind what seems to be this new wave of anti-americanism, in your opinion? >> well, i think, you know, if i can say one thi about america and the way it's viewed in this part of the world. i've just come back from my 88th visit to the middle east since leaving office. if i were you in america, i would not worry about being loved. that's not your role in the world, right? your role is to be strong and you are strong. what you have to understand in these circumstances there's two groups struggling for what's going on in the world. you have anti-american protesters burning the flag, saying terrible things and killing american people and you also have in libya, for example, after the tragic death of your ambassador there, thousands of people coming out protesting against the killers and demanding action taken against them so, you know, in the end, you've got to see this as a long struggle in which we've got to be on the side of the decent people, and there are decent people out t
states. what is behind what seems to be this new wave of anti-americanism, in your opinion? >> well, i think, you know, if i can say one thi about america and the way it's viewed in this part of the world. i've just come back from my 88th visit to the middle east since leaving office. if i were you in america, i would not worry about being loved. that's not your role in the world, right? your role is to be strong and you are strong. what you have to understand in these circumstances...
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he was arrested in kenya and brought back to the united states on friday. a judge ordered him held because he is a flight risk and danger to the community. if convicted, faces up to 15 years in prison. >>> another scandal for washington's ward 5 neighborhood. federal prosecutors are charging the ward's formedder chairman of the ad sites neighborhood commission with fraud. william shelton is accused of using a anc debit card to access funds for personal spending. ding. >>> the council wants to know why there was no government oversight to stop harry thomas from stealing in the first place. jim graham says he is reviewing a thousand audit documents. he will denext week if hearings will be held. >>> police in maryland need your help fining a man who may be behind two armed robberies. officers want to talk to a guy who used a credit card at a cvs stolen hours before. a masked man forced his way into a house in bethesda. he sexually assaulted ahousekeeper and tied up the home owner and her teenaged son and robbed them. >>> a toddler found alone in a freezing col
he was arrested in kenya and brought back to the united states on friday. a judge ordered him held because he is a flight risk and danger to the community. if convicted, faces up to 15 years in prison. >>> another scandal for washington's ward 5 neighborhood. federal prosecutors are charging the ward's formedder chairman of the ad sites neighborhood commission with fraud. william shelton is accused of using a anc debit card to access funds for personal spending. ding. >>> the...
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defense secretary leon pan eight says the united states aims to end its combat role next year and would then concentrate on training and advising forces through 2014. there currently about 91,000 american troops in afghanistan as part of nato's international security assistance force. >>> american airlines plans to slash about 13,000 jobs. that is 15% of its work force. the news comes as the company restructures under bankruptcy protection. the airline says it also wants to end its traditional pension plan and stop paying for retiree health benefits. all said, the proposal would reduce overall costs by $2 billion a year. >>> nobody like to owe on taxes. we know that. an everybody would probably love a little extra on their refund. we know that too. so here is the question. do you think it is okay to cheat on your taxes? well, 8% of people in a recent survey said yes, as much as possible. another 6% said it is okay to cheat a little bit. the really surprising thing about these numbers is the survey was done by a polling service representing the irs oversight board. >> so you think they m
defense secretary leon pan eight says the united states aims to end its combat role next year and would then concentrate on training and advising forces through 2014. there currently about 91,000 american troops in afghanistan as part of nato's international security assistance force. >>> american airlines plans to slash about 13,000 jobs. that is 15% of its work force. the news comes as the company restructures under bankruptcy protection. the airline says it also wants to end its...
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military says united states soldier went on -- went house to house in an afghan village killing 16 people many of them women and children foxes connor powell has the latest from kabul. >> reporter: afghan civilians shot to death before dawn in kandahar provinces, just 500- yards from a u.s. military base, women and children are among the dead, the military says a service member is the only suspect, he turned himself in. >> he is being interviewed by investigators right now in a secure location, i can tell you he is an american soldier and he was acting alone. >> reporter: three homes baring the brown of the shooting spree 11 killed in one -- brunt of the shooting spree, 11 killed in one site. karzai calling it an assassination this is the so called birthplace of the taliban wary villagers feel they have been targeted by coalition forces. they are still reeling from last month's koran burning. >> as tragic as this incident is and it is tragic it would be more tragic to let this derail us from the larger strategy and mission in afghanistan. >> reporter: the current time table has afghans ta
military says united states soldier went on -- went house to house in an afghan village killing 16 people many of them women and children foxes connor powell has the latest from kabul. >> reporter: afghan civilians shot to death before dawn in kandahar provinces, just 500- yards from a u.s. military base, women and children are among the dead, the military says a service member is the only suspect, he turned himself in. >> he is being interviewed by investigators right now in a...
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we are and forever will be the united states of america. and together with your help and god's grace, we will continue our
we are and forever will be the united states of america. and together with your help and god's grace, we will continue our
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>> on average, close to 100,000 people have been shot in the united states over the past year. >> wow. >> very grim number. >> and the i have sill, the purpose of the vigil is to mark this particular anniversary. >>> absolutely, one of the most important things americans need to understand gun violence is a uniquely american problem of all high income countries in the world the united states by far has the most victims of gun violence and takes a tremendous toll on families, communities, what we see happening in tucson this week, is a reminder of that, there are people who have lost parents and children and grandparents and the suffering goes on for quite some time so we want to go, even beyond the numbers and talk about what the families are experiencing, so that americans will have a greater understanding of how this effects us as a nation and our elected officials will also be aware of the need to do more. >> some times we don't have a face to put with that colin you are here to tell your story, you are at virginia tech on that day in 2007, and you yourself were shot can you tell u
>> on average, close to 100,000 people have been shot in the united states over the past year. >> wow. >> very grim number. >> and the i have sill, the purpose of the vigil is to mark this particular anniversary. >>> absolutely, one of the most important things americans need to understand gun violence is a uniquely american problem of all high income countries in the world the united states by far has the most victims of gun violence and takes a tremendous toll...
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the senator is calling for the united states to intervene. >> other option groups is necessary, but at this late hour, that alone will not be sufficient to stop the slaughter and save innocent lives. the only realistic way to do so is with foreign air power. >> we can do anything, the question is, it's not about can we do it, it's should we do it and what are the risks. >> in syria, the red cross got access to the neighborhood of bubba but said it was desserted and heard gunfire during her visit. >>> someone will be sent home tonight on american idol. >> the fans stole the show with the whitney rendition, there were some not so great performances. how did this small colorado town get through tough economic times? freight rail. it attracted large eating over seventeen hundred jobs. then suppliers, stores, more companies followed, creating more jobs. economists call that the ripple effect. i call it the freight rail effect. freight rail connects every rner of america, bringing jobs and economic growth along for the ride. visit freightrailworks.org. . >>> the performers, they performed in
the senator is calling for the united states to intervene. >> other option groups is necessary, but at this late hour, that alone will not be sufficient to stop the slaughter and save innocent lives. the only realistic way to do so is with foreign air power. >> we can do anything, the question is, it's not about can we do it, it's should we do it and what are the risks. >> in syria, the red cross got access to the neighborhood of bubba but said it was desserted and heard...
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. >> no, primary to president perhaps but bill clinton was president of the united states for 8 years you can't get away from that spotlight >> bill thinks he is president some times. >> i am sure hillary is telling him to zip it. >> thank you gentlemen. >> she has been saying that for years peter. >> let's move along thanks for coming in. allison back to you. >> thank you. we are getting new insight into the night president lincoln was shot. what the first medical report indicates coming up plus, the last voice of a famous group is silenced. up next remembering herb reid of the platters, as we head to break one of their great hits, great pretenders ♪ [ music ] ♪ ♪ excuse us, while we change into something more comfortable. cool. introducing, the square sunnyd bottle. "planned parenthood we'res gonna get rid of that." romney is saying he'll deny women the birth control and cancer screenings they depend on. when romney says "do i believe the supreme court should overturn roe v. wade? yes." he's saying he'll deny women the right to make their own med
. >> no, primary to president perhaps but bill clinton was president of the united states for 8 years you can't get away from that spotlight >> bill thinks he is president some times. >> i am sure hillary is telling him to zip it. >> thank you gentlemen. >> she has been saying that for years peter. >> let's move along thanks for coming in. allison back to you. >> thank you. we are getting new insight into the night president lincoln was shot. what the...
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and there is some thunderstorms going on across portions of the southern united states. see some of that flashing down there that indicates lightning. it is a pretty vigorous system. while i don't expect to us have thunderstorms, i do expect to us have a pretty good am of rainfall during the afternoon and nighttime hours today. right now, reagan national airport, clouds are building in. temperature, 34 degrees. relative humidity, 58%. your winds are out of the north and east at six miles per hour. here is your forecast for today. increasing cloudiness, rain develops this afternoon. lasts into the nighttime hours. some of you out to the west could see that rain mix with or change to snow late tonight into early tomorrow morning. we're looking for a high today of about 46 degrees. i'll have more details coming up in just a little bit. >> thank you. >>> let's check in with julie and get a look at traffic this morning. >> so far, so good. no incidents to report traveling around the capital beltway. you will find yourself at speed as you travel to and from the wilson bridge.
and there is some thunderstorms going on across portions of the southern united states. see some of that flashing down there that indicates lightning. it is a pretty vigorous system. while i don't expect to us have thunderstorms, i do expect to us have a pretty good am of rainfall during the afternoon and nighttime hours today. right now, reagan national airport, clouds are building in. temperature, 34 degrees. relative humidity, 58%. your winds are out of the north and east at six miles per...
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>> yes. >> okay. >> and we're located in loudoun county and service the entire united states with volunteer bloodogs. >> and can you get prescreened and all of that. good morning to you as well. >> good morning. >> and we're going get to this. and first, let me ask you, how, as a dog owner, and have been one for many years, how did i not know about this? the need was out there? was it just me being a self- centered owner or my vet not saying you think about donating blood? >> no, not at all. >> and most people are not aware of that and even the humane society of the united states, we deal with issues on a national level all of the time. >> okay. >> and most of us are not aware there that there is a desperate need. just like people, dogs when they're seriously ill or injured, need transfusions. >> right. >> and most of us don't think about where that blood is coming from and there is some limited sources. we're excited to learn in our bone backyard in virginia. >> uh-huh. >> there is the blue ridge vet narrow blood bank and we decided to allow our employees who are invested in the vets alrea
>> yes. >> okay. >> and we're located in loudoun county and service the entire united states with volunteer bloodogs. >> and can you get prescreened and all of that. good morning to you as well. >> good morning. >> and we're going get to this. and first, let me ask you, how, as a dog owner, and have been one for many years, how did i not know about this? the need was out there? was it just me being a self- centered owner or my vet not saying you think about...
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. >> these are the oldest national landmarks we have in the united states, in 1790, president george washington, was directed to establish a nations capital, and after enlisting the services of andrew elicott a surveyor and a freed slave and astronomer they did an extensive survey of the area and a laid out a 10-mile square area, which is diamond shaped and that was the district of columbia, at each mile marker theys tab established one of these boundary stones they are very significant because they lay out our nations capital which is the seat of government. >>> on this one you can see writing on the side that says maryland which we are at the boundary of maryland and dc at this specific location. tell me a little bit about what you are going to do at this location these are some of the original stones and they are original spots but they need to be taken care of. >> exactly 1915 the district of columbia daughters of the american revolution adopted the care taking of these boundary stones because many had fallen into a state of disrepair remember these were laid in 1791 and 1792 thi
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security at airports, fox, in the united states and europe have been increased. the department of home lapped security saying its agents continued to monitor intelligence reporting and respond appropriately. and one place d.c. area commuters will see that today for sure is on metro. transit police, antiterror teams will be on what the agency says is a heightened state of vigilance. riders are told that they may see a greater presence of police on the cars and at the stations and also again, metro reiterating what we've been hearing from national security officials that they do not have any specific threat but they do know and they have been informed of the desire sometimes around anniversaries to launch attacks and they are also reminding customers to make sure that they call metro and talk to police if they see any suspicious ask tuft or any un-- activity or see any unattended packages. >>> prosecutors say a bosnian born u.s. citizen had received al-qaeda training. he was planning to attack just days before the eighth anniversary of september 11th. two of his co
security at airports, fox, in the united states and europe have been increased. the department of home lapped security saying its agents continued to monitor intelligence reporting and respond appropriately. and one place d.c. area commuters will see that today for sure is on metro. transit police, antiterror teams will be on what the agency says is a heightened state of vigilance. riders are told that they may see a greater presence of police on the cars and at the stations and also again,...
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states. so obviously, mr. dunn got the idea from the could the of arms there. you can see how similar it is to the d.c. flag. >> certainly the selection committee back in the day had a great reference for george washington. >> if have you a city named after you, why not have the flag. >> in 2004, they did i abig study of city flags around the country tornado's voted the before the city flag. >> quite and honor. >> that was 2004? >> yeah. >> you certainly wouldn't have guessed that one. had to look that one up to figure it out. >> yeah, fascinating stuff. >> if you have a question you want answered, go to myfoxdc.com. you can also upload your video question and we may play it on the air. if you send us a video question, we will play it on the air if it's good one. >> and who knew that tucker some so much information up there in that head about a flag. >> i knew there was something floating around in there. >> good to have you back, julie. >> you missed me that much, right? >> i know. >> all ri
states. so obviously, mr. dunn got the idea from the could the of arms there. you can see how similar it is to the d.c. flag. >> certainly the selection committee back in the day had a great reference for george washington. >> if have you a city named after you, why not have the flag. >> in 2004, they did i abig study of city flags around the country tornado's voted the before the city flag. >> quite and honor. >> that was 2004? >> yeah. >> you...
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that annual report takes a look at the obesity rate in the united states. a reduction of body mass by just 5% could help thousands of people avoid obesity related diseases. >>> you've probably heard studies that talk about the health risk of sitting at your desk all day. now one company is encouraging its employees to get up and move with recess at work. the health program includes hackie sack, four square, even tether ball for employees. maybe some hula hooping there. employees get daily recess complete with team building once a week. employees aren't the only ones noticing a difference in morale. >> it helps people's happiness and health and quality of life. we wanted to design a program that encouraged employees to get out and play. >> the program seems to be working. one employee has lost 60 pounds since the start. that's cool. we get a little competitive out here if we're playing. >> our little events that we have here. >>> 6:21 is our time this morning. we are under a weather alert for the day. storm team 4 meteorologist tom kierein here with the deta
that annual report takes a look at the obesity rate in the united states. a reduction of body mass by just 5% could help thousands of people avoid obesity related diseases. >>> you've probably heard studies that talk about the health risk of sitting at your desk all day. now one company is encouraging its employees to get up and move with recess at work. the health program includes hackie sack, four square, even tether ball for employees. maybe some hula hooping there. employees get...
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states senate, did that influence the way, the direction and the story he told? >> reporter: a pentagon official says 20,000 to 30,000 peoples of e-mails are now under review. >>> congress returns to work today with a long list of unfinished business. as we take a live look outside at capitol hill, none is more pressing than stopping the double whammy to the economy. tax increases and huge federal spending cuts kick in after the new year. and they'll impact all americans. but lawmakers don't have a lot of time. the lame duck session of congress has until december 31st to avoid that fiscal cliff. >>> new this morning, sentencing day for former d.c. council chair kwame brown. he pled guilty for bank fraud charges back in june. fox 5's melanie alnwick is live at the u.s. district court this morning with a look at what brown is facing. >> reporter: good morning. brown is facing perhaps a jail term but we'll see. his original plea agreement where he admitted guilty to all of those charms called identify six-month jail sentence but right now, prosecutors seem to be sof
states senate, did that influence the way, the direction and the story he told? >> reporter: a pentagon official says 20,000 to 30,000 peoples of e-mails are now under review. >>> congress returns to work today with a long list of unfinished business. as we take a live look outside at capitol hill, none is more pressing than stopping the double whammy to the economy. tax increases and huge federal spending cuts kick in after the new year. and they'll impact all americans. but...
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states the real fear with this launch is what it could ultimately lead to, a nuclear payload. >> we have a new launch vehicle much more improved, refined, potential of being more successful than the previous two flights is very apparent. >> reporter: as always there are politics at play with the new leader consolidating power and trying to prove his medal after succeeding his father who died late last year. >> to show our transparency that is why we have invited everyone here to show the transparency of our satellite launch. >> reporter: the notoriously recollusive regime has actually invited foreign journalists to see the launch site, getting an up close look at what mump of the world sees as a clear provocation. north korea has a mixed record on launches this would be their third attempt since 199 . in washing -- 1998, in washington doug luzader fox news. >> all is quiet in syria a cease fire deadline is 8 hours old so far besides sporadic gunfire and explosions, no major fighting activists on the ground say the un truce is starting to take hold where you there was heavy shelling
states the real fear with this launch is what it could ultimately lead to, a nuclear payload. >> we have a new launch vehicle much more improved, refined, potential of being more successful than the previous two flights is very apparent. >> reporter: as always there are politics at play with the new leader consolidating power and trying to prove his medal after succeeding his father who died late last year. >> to show our transparency that is why we have invited everyone here...
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umuc is the largest public university in the united states with more than 90,000 students. more than half of them are military service members, veterans and their families. many live overseas and take classes online >>> time right now is 7:10 on a friday morning. still ahead, an emergency meeting on syria. leadersleaders gather and give an ultimatum to syria. >>> and soaring gas prices, iran and a reelection bid looming. we will connect the dots, next. >>> taking a look outside, not looking too bad. it's going to be an interesting day, weather wise. [ dog barking in distance ] ♪ [ guitar: power chord ] ♪ [ hard rock ] [ snarls ] ♪ [ continues ] [ thunderclaps ] [ announcer ] the van beckons like no van before. the technology-packed honda odyssey. with flu complications. lysol disinfectant spray is approved to kill over 50 germs on surfaces. this includes cold and flu viruses. so we recommend using lysol every day. >>> the new pledges of emergency assistance for syrians caught in assad's stranglehold and international cooperation. >> secretary of state hillary clinton
umuc is the largest public university in the united states with more than 90,000 students. more than half of them are military service members, veterans and their families. many live overseas and take classes online >>> time right now is 7:10 on a friday morning. still ahead, an emergency meeting on syria. leadersleaders gather and give an ultimatum to syria. >>> and soaring gas prices, iran and a reelection bid looming. we will connect the dots, next. >>> taking a...
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states by japan and our melanie alnwick is live at the tidal basin with what you can expect out of the centennial celebration melanie. >> the festival kicks off tonight with the sold out pink tie party more than a million visitors are expected to come here for this centennial cherry blossom celebration it is possible all the blossoms may be gone before the festival kicks into high gear this year's warm weather means the buds have started to pop we are in peak bloom, if weather holds it it should last 3 weeks it is usually 16 days long but now a 5 week extravaganza featuring all kinds of cultural performances, parade and street festival plus all the favorites, organizers say there is always reason to celebrate the cherry trees whether there are blossoms on them or not >> they represent renewal rebirth every spring people look forward to it, kicks offspring signals across the country we work hard every year around to make sure all events are free and open to the public. >> traffic will be an issue as we all know here in dc a couple road closures you will want to keep in mind as you drive
states by japan and our melanie alnwick is live at the tidal basin with what you can expect out of the centennial celebration melanie. >> the festival kicks off tonight with the sold out pink tie party more than a million visitors are expected to come here for this centennial cherry blossom celebration it is possible all the blossoms may be gone before the festival kicks into high gear this year's warm weather means the buds have started to pop we are in peak bloom, if weather holds it it...
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states. associated press analysis shows circulation of these two drug drugs is booming from new york to mexico. >>> new census numbers suggest high gas prices are one factor driving americans back to cities it shows historic suburban growth in 2000 is sizzling americans are moving closer and staying put in big cities the ongoing housing crisis also to blame for this trend. >> record gas prices are also a driving force behind a push for more fuel efficient vehicles, chrysler will introduce its 2013 ram pick up at the new york international auto show the auto maker says it will have the best mileage of any full sized truck one new future it comes equipped with technology to stop the engine down at stoplights it isn't due in show rooms until september. >>> do you remember that flying delore january in back to the future now you can fly a car in real life jet sons had one too. meet the terrafugia transition a car american makers say is the first legal car of the sky consumers will be able to get
states. associated press analysis shows circulation of these two drug drugs is booming from new york to mexico. >>> new census numbers suggest high gas prices are one factor driving americans back to cities it shows historic suburban growth in 2000 is sizzling americans are moving closer and staying put in big cities the ongoing housing crisis also to blame for this trend. >> record gas prices are also a driving force behind a push for more fuel efficient vehicles, chrysler will...
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a couple things that we want to throw out at you a clip of the president of the united states recently he has been singing this started with him singing some al green let's take a look ♪ i, am so in love with you ♪ >> i love it every time i see it what are you doing. >> okay he is so cool and so relaxed and he did it at the apollo, you know he is trying to get signed. then he had a jam session at the white house i said i have to sign him. >> shep when you are in washington do you feel you have to taylor it all to a washington crowd you got to be more political? or just do your thing. >> not really but the politics hit you certain issue that is have to come up. i am toying around with that. tailor it to dc. >> one show only riot act, comedy theatre, sunday march 4th, 7:00 p.m., a part of the proceeds will be going to your foundation the mark foundations, massive action to reach and rescue our kids. >> i am excited. >>> queen ayessha thanks for coming in. stay with us we will be right back over 200,000 people are hospitalized every year with flu complications. lysol disinfectant spra
a couple things that we want to throw out at you a clip of the president of the united states recently he has been singing this started with him singing some al green let's take a look ♪ i, am so in love with you ♪ >> i love it every time i see it what are you doing. >> okay he is so cool and so relaxed and he did it at the apollo, you know he is trying to get signed. then he had a jam session at the white house i said i have to sign him. >> shep when you are in washington...
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states that have not enacted anti bullying legislation. >>> new developments have been coming in every day in the case of the american army sergeant accused of killing 16 afghan civilians. >>> they expect formal charges filed tomorrow. will. >> tony allison that's right the attorney for staff sergeant robert bales is talking more about the case he says the government is going to have a very tough time proving its case once the charges are filed, john henry brown claims the army has absolutely no solid evidence against his client and points to the fact there is no confession from sergeant bales remember we've reported this he says he doesn't even remember what happened his attorney is planning to travel to afghanistan himself to gather his own evidence. >> he has never asked me anything in 11 hours of meeting with him about his poor little me which i get from my clients way too often his first questions were about safety 13 security of his -- and security of his buddies and a series of questions about his family and he never once mentioned his own plight. >> the military will also condu
states that have not enacted anti bullying legislation. >>> new developments have been coming in every day in the case of the american army sergeant accused of killing 16 afghan civilians. >>> they expect formal charges filed tomorrow. will. >> tony allison that's right the attorney for staff sergeant robert bales is talking more about the case he says the government is going to have a very tough time proving its case once the charges are filed, john henry brown claims...
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he said the united states had a mortgage duty to block iran. -- a moral duty to block iran. >> my message to the people ofof israel and leaders of iran is one of the same. we will not look away, nor willn my orcountry ever look away.ok >> mitt romney wondered allowed whether london was ready for the olympics, and i think it's clean thatd voters in this clear wonr allowed if mitt romney is ready for the world, and i don't think the world is ready for mitt romney. >> we have learned more about the cat democratic convention in september, he bill clinton has been given a prime speaking role, and will officially putoff president obama's name in for the party's nomination.s >>> president obama is campaigning in new york cityrk later. this week, he has stoppede ha planned in virginia, ohio and florida. he will be in leesburg thursday. this follows campaign stops in virginia earlier.vi romney visited the commonwealth last month. >>> chief leon panetta is in tunisia. topping his agenda, iran and riria. in particular, there arer, concerns about syria's chemical' and biological weapons, as wells as
he said the united states had a mortgage duty to block iran. -- a moral duty to block iran. >> my message to the people ofof israel and leaders of iran is one of the same. we will not look away, nor willn my orcountry ever look away.ok >> mitt romney wondered allowed whether london was ready for the olympics, and i think it's clean thatd voters in this clear wonr allowed if mitt romney is ready for the world, and i don't think the world is ready for mitt romney. >> we have...